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Pauline Kerr

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

Bruce County council to recognize Summer Company participants

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council will be giving letters of recognition to four young entrepreneurs who were part of Summer Company 2021.

In photos: Thanking local long-term care staff

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Johnstone thanks ‘small but dedicated’ campaign team

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jan Johnstone, the NDP candidate and her team opted for a Zoom party instead of the usual election night gathering to ensure everyone stays safe and healthy.

Rice: People of Huron-Bruce need better representation

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

James Rice wasn’t successful in his first foray into politics, but he confidently said that whatever happens, “Huron-Bruce needs better representation in Ottawa; I’m going to fight for that.”

Sept. 30 to be marked by municipality

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Although there was considerable support for fulfilling all the 94 Calls to Action from the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission by declaring Sept. 30 a holiday in Brockton, council decided it wasn’t practical for this year.

Council wants to provide option for winter interments in Walkerton cemetery

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council disagreed with a staff report recommending no winter interments at the Walkerton cemetery.

Brockton mayor concerned about impact of provincial vaccination passport policy on young hockey players

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody was on hand in Goderich on election night for MP Ben Lobb’s victory celebration.

Bruce County to ask MTO to expedite protection for intersection at Highway 9 and Bruce Road 3

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The intersection of Highway 9 and Bruce Road 3 in Brockton was recently the scene of another fatality.

Chepstow Lions, municipality sign agreement for new decorative LED lights

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council voted in favour of the municipality signing a memorandum of understanding with the Chepstow and District Lions Club regarding decorative LED lights.

Big Bruce named Ontario’s favourite roadside attraction

Pauline Kerr September 20, 2021Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Big Bruce is a giant Hereford steer that resides in the heart of Bruce County’s famous cattle country.

Walkerton Ag Society hosts drive-thru fish fry

Pauline Kerr September 20, 2021Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Agricultural Society held a drive-thru fish fry on Sept. 9. The meal was sold out.…

Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.

Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.

Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.

Huron-Kinloss council supports purchase of extrication equipment

Pauline Kerr September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The 2021 fire department budget included $15,000 to upgrade auto extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”), with $20,000 for other equipment purchases.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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